[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 65 (Wednesday, April 23, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E694]
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                         HONORING MARIAN BOLTON

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                             HON. TOM UDALL

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 23, 2008

  Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Marian Bolton, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, upon her upcoming retirement 
from the YMCA. Marian has devoted 38 years of extraordinary service to 
the ``Y.''
  Marian, a nationally-recognized leader among her peers, built her 
career on a foundation of high principles and character. Currently the 
President and CEO of the YMCA of Central New Mexico, Marian has always 
been committed to incorporating the virtues of Character Counts, a 
national organization, into all programs and activities of the ``Y.'' 
Because of her commitment to instilling trustworthiness, respect, 
caring, fairness, responsibility and citizenship into her staff, youth 
and their families, Marian is credited to a large extent with the 
success--personally, academically and professionally--of countless New 
Mexicans.
  Marian also has been involved on the international stage with many 
non-profit agencies. A true champion for equal opportunities for all, 
regardless of race, culture or background, she has volunteered her time 
and unwavering efforts to conducting workshops in such areas as agency 
management, financial development, volunteerism, values and balancing 
personal and professional lives, to name only a few. Marian has also 
traveled to many countries whose youth are affected by such tragic 
conditions as poverty, hunger, slavery and lack of education and 
medical care. She has labored tirelessly to help improve their lives 
through the vital resources of the YMCA.
  Marian Bolton is the consummate successful executive, who 
passionately cares about the lives of others. She has devoted her life 
to bringing as much motivation, education, training, tools for success, 
a positive attitude and, perhaps most importantly, hope for those 
striving for a better and brighter future. Her wisdom, experience and 
expertise is known across the globe, and she is highly sought after for 
consultation and training for those seeking to follow in her successful 
footsteps.
  I invite all my colleagues to join me in congratulating Marian Bolton 
for her enormous contributions and accomplishments. Her shoes will be 
difficult to fill. On behalf of all New Mexicans, I extend our very 
best wishes to Marian for much happiness, success and fulfillment 
during the next stage of her life.

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